The original and longest-running Oktoberfest in Florida celebrates its 59th year with German beers, live music, German food and German folk dancing, plus bounce houses for the kids, magicians and a big field on which to run and play.

As part of the Italian HIT Week, the Rhythm Foundation presents singer, songwriter and bassist Max Gazzè, one of Italy’s most popular artists today, performing feel-good pop tracks from his most recent album, “Maximilian.” Opening act is young Italian electronic artist Ainé.

Saturday, Oct. 15

PLANT THE SEED

REDLAND GROWFEST

Fifth-annual event celebrates “all things edible, green and growing,” and connects the dots between the farm and the family dinner table. Activities include local food samples (don’t miss the jackfruit curry), live music, art, tours, giveaways and plenty of fun for kids.

Love beer more than Homer Simpson does? Well, that might not be possible, but this is the place to be for suds connoisseurs, as this is the largest craft-beer festival in Florida, with more than 400 beers. Plus, enjoy live music, a Home Brew Pavilion, cooking demos, a VIP lounge, tasting workshops and much more. ‘Nuff said.

Spectacular annual fundraising event celebrates 15 years by bringing together fine wine, fine cuisine and fine art under the enchanting glow of the harvest moon. This year, the focus is on South African flavors, with golfer Wayne Gary Player – co-host of the Golf Channel’s “On the Range” and son of nine-time major champion golfer, South African Gary Player – serving as Auction Master of Ceremonies. The auction will include an online opportunity for a once-in-a-lifetime golf experience with Wayne and Gary Player in South Africa.

Emmy-winning actress and comedian takes a break from starring in a constant parade of feature films and TV series (Sundance fave “I Smile Back,” “A Million Ways to Die in the West,” “Take This Waltz,” “Gravy,” “Peep World,” “There’s Something About Mary,” “The Way of The Gun,” “Wreck It Ralph” and Fox’s “Bob’s Burgers” and Showtime’s “Masters of Sex”) to do what she was born to do – stand-up.

Sunday, Oct. 16

FEELING CRABBY?

COCONUT GROVE SEAFOOD FESTIVAL

Just in time for the start of stone-crab season comes this beloved extravaganza featuring the best in regional cuisine from the Caribbean, Latin America, New Orleans and more, plus live calypso and reggae music, cooking workshops and the new Eco-Discovery Zone, plus great slides and rides for the kids.

Next Week

LIVING LEGEND

CAETANO VELOSO

Grammy-winning Brazilian pop superstar, who headlined at the opening ceremony of the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio, performs songs from his five-decade career that incorporate elements of rock, reggae, fado, tango, samba and even rap. See why The New York Times declared him “one of the greatest songwriters of the century.” With special guest Teresa Cristina.

To celebrate 20 years in the biz and the release of its compilation album “XX,” the alt-rock and jam band from Rockville, Md., (whose name is short for Of a Revolution) is letting its rabid fans choose the songs it will play.

6:30-9 P.M. WEDNESDAY: The Front Yard Theatre Collective serves up a little bit of burlesque, vaudeville, improv and whatever else comes into their minds. But be alert – you just might become part of the show; Lobby lounge of the Olympia Theater at the Gusman Center for the Performing Arts., 174 E. Flagler St., Miami; 305-374-2444 or www.olympiatheater.org.